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Limiting access to facilities and machinery is important for overall workplace safety. By preventing unapproved personnel from getting in, you reduce the chances of mishaps due to misuse or carelessness.
The lockout-tagout (LOTO) procedure is used by organizations worldwide to establish that something has been properly closed down and rendered inoperable or inaccessible. You can start a lockout-tagout program or improve your current program by getting LOTO supplies from Magid®. We have facility lockout supplies made by Master Lock®, Accuform Signs®, Osborne®, Brady® ID, American Lock®, and other brands.
OSHA requires the use of lockout-tagout for any energy source in a facility when it is being isolated from an energy source. The combination of a lock that restricts access and a tag that identifies who placed the lock on it and why will protect against accidental use or removal.
Originally a term associated with shutting down hazardous equipment for repairs and maintenance, the lockout-tagout procedure has been adopted for many different workplace precautions. LOTO products can be used to secure:
Whether it’s a piece of heavy equipment or a sensitive work area, Magid® has supplies and accessories to secure them using lockout-tagout. Browse our collection of safety padlocks and lockout devices for many situations, including electrical breaker lockouts, pneumatic lockouts, and steering wheel lockouts. We have a variety of safety tags along with lock boxes to hold padlocks that aren’t in use. Order lockout-tagout kits with everything to get started with facility and operational security.
